Does anyone see any issue with this light being used outside UNDER a carport? It would not be exposed to rain, only fog/humidity &amp; heat/cold (ranges from about 20&deg; at coldest to about 100&deg; at most). Thanks.
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The bulb has slits around the outside so dirt, bugs and spiders will make it a home. I would also think that there may be condensation gathering here on misty mornings. I, personally, would shy away from this outside, if not completely enclosed. I, however, am happy with this light inside my house, for all of the 3 weeks I've had it, so far. It's my first LED light. I hope it last longer than the fluorescent bulbs that never went more than a couple years for me. Nowhere near the 7-12 year span they claimed. It says A60, but it seems to be closer to the brightness of a 75 watt bulb. It could be that it's been too many years since I've actually seen a 75 watt incandescent and I've forgotten.
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Linda, I live in Arkansas and have had the light for about a year. No issues with water and the batteries last a long time. I have woken up around 5 am and the light is still burning. We don't get the rain you do, but he had probably 20 inches of snow this season (I am right next to the Missouri border). No issues as of yet.
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Not sure anymore, all I know is that I've had it up for about a year, over my entry door, living in Michigan we get a lot of dark days in the winter, a couple of days it didn't light, but it WS super cloudy & dark for a week. Once the sun hit it, it worked just fine & still doing well. Best I can do for you, for the price its well worth it
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Mine's warm 'bout 84 degrees now , but I live in Texas... I digress, but would say it's "cool" being 80 lumens, but so is my streamlight that cranks out 155, best not to look right at it. Good light I like mine. Benjamin
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Never had a problem with the light moving. Rode several times this winter in below zero temps & no breaking of the rubber band. Only issue I had with one headlight is the power cord solder points inside the light are fragile so treat that power cable gently. I would switch the light between 2 commute bikes depending on road condtions: one studded tires, one bike plain tread & eventually the solder connections broke...was much more careful with the replacement. Otherwise it's a powerful light, reliable as after 1/2 a winter it still works great.
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I cover mine in rain and snow. The wind can blow your pilot light out, depending on direction and force. I cover mine by placing my plastic camping table over it. Important to keep back dry
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I don't use the light outside, so I cant attest to its waterproof capabilities. All I can say is its worth the money and provides good lighting. I think you be find using it outside in a gazebo setting. I would use electrical tape or plastic tape to go over the seals to help deter the water from getting in. The solar panel itself is more then suitable to be outside, with stands Chicago weather.
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I live in Colorado. The lights have been subjected to rain and snow. No problems. Be advised, however, if the solar panel is covered with snow, light can't reach the solar panel so the lights will not go on at night. Keep the solar panel cleared of snow.
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I live in the Midwest and my lights are attached to an arbor on my patio. We had temperatures that reached 20 below zero this winter. My lights survived the temps and snow we had and are shining brightly as the day I put them out. You'll love them!
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I dont see why it wouldnt work outside BUT not what it is made for. Light is extremely bright so might effect neighbors and I would worry about it being damaged or stolen. Great light tho!
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I live in FL and the lamp hasn't had any problems. We had enough rain in the year to end all drought conditions. The dawn to dusk setting still works perfect. And the light still adjusts with motion detector setting too.
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I purchased this light fixture and mine is mounted outside in my entry way. Works nicely! I would not mount it somewhere that it could get wet.
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The lamp is not protected against moisture, so my guess is that it probably would be risky. My application was in a lawn tractor which is stored in a garage and so has no serious moisture exposure. If the outside fixture is well sealed against moisture, it may survive. If you want to gamble less use one of the LEDs which are completely enclosed in the glass or plastic "bulb".
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We have our lights outside in PA, lots of snow and some cold weather. At this point the temp is 15 to 35 degrees during the day, 10 to 15 at night, and the lights work fine. We've had no trouble at all compared to regular floods that have consistently blown out, rain, cold, snow etc.. Lights give a nice warm color used to light the front of the house shining up. Better than the bright white color of other LEDs.
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The light I bought is holding up good with very rough play. Mine is set to blink. I got the red one and it is well visible at night. I live 1/2 mile off a paved road and have no street lights. Very dark at night. Only problem is it is not facing you all the time
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Yes. I have had them attached to the top of a carport for some months, and the rain (we get a lot) does not seem to bother them at all. A downside, though, is that one of each pair I got never worked, while the other worked fine. I had to buy two pair to get a single good pair of lights.
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I only have one that I bought to use as a test for my backyard lighting. Doesn't get below freezing in Houston a lot, but I have had no issues with the light when it does.